Chief Mine Geologist (Crean Hill)

Magna Mining Inc.; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

RRSP contribution opportunities

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Magna Mining Inc. in Sudbury, Ontario, seeks a Chief Mine Geologist to lead sustainable, reliable geological services for underground operations at Crean Hill. You will oversee grade control, mapping, data integration, and model updates to support safe and efficient mining.

You will mentor a team, collaborate with cross-functional groups, and drive continuous improvements in geology workflows and reporting. A PGO certification and extensive underground experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Earth Science and PGO Ontario eligibility.
• 8+ years of underground mine geology experience.
• 3+ years in a leadership role and strong project management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee grade control, geological mapping, orebody interpretation and effective reconciliations and resource definition.
• Oversee geological mapping, core logging, and sampling in underground workings and drill cores.
• Ensure timely and accurate ore control models to support daily, weekly, and monthly mine planning.
• Manage ore mark-ups and geological guidance to operations to minimize dilution and maximize ore recovery.
• Lead monthly production reconciliation between mine, plant, and resource model.
• Prepare and deliver regular reports on geological performance, ore quality, and team KPIs.

Skills

Geology

Leadership

Communication

Datamine

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology

Professional Geoscientist of Ontario

Tools

Datamine

Job description

Greater Sudbury, Canada

Magna Mining Inc. is a Sudbury-focused, base metal exploration and development company.

Magna Mining’s key objective is to become the next nickel and copper producing company in Canada by executing a growth strategy that is focused exclusively on the historic nickel producing district of Sudbury, ON.

We intend to achieve this objective via the creation of a Sudbury focused, hub and spoke production model, with our existing Shakespeare project as the hub. The path to the creation of a significant new battery metals producing Canadian company is to execute a long term, multi-faceted growth strategy.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Chief Mine Geologist to join our team at Crean Hill!

The Chief Mine Geologist is responsible for sustainable and reliable mine geological services to support safe and efficient underground operations.

All Magna Mining team members are expected to work collaboratively with others , lead the way in health and safety , act with honesty , integrity , and foster an entrepreneurial spirit in pursuit of excellence .

Key Areas of Responsibility & Duties

• Oversee grade control, geological mapping, orebody interpretation and effective reconciliations and resource definition.
  
• Oversee geological mapping, core logging, and sampling in underground workings and drill cores.
  
• Ensure timely and accurate ore control models to support daily, weekly, and monthly mine planning.
  
• Manage ore mark-ups and geological guidance to operations to minimize dilution and maximize ore recovery.
  
• Collaborate with exploration teams on near-mine drilling programs.
  
• Provide input into drilling design, core logging, QA/QC, and geological modeling.
  
• Ensure up-to-date 3D geological models reflecting current understanding of mineralization.
  
• Support resource geologists in resource estimation updates and reconciliation.
  
• Lead monthly production reconciliation between mine, plant, and resource model.
  
• Prepare and deliver regular reports on geological performance, ore quality, and team KPIs.
  
• Identify and implement improvements to geological processes and technologies.
  
• Work cross-functionally with mine planning, engineering, and metallurgy teams to optimize resource extraction.
  
• Liaise with external consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies as needed.
  
• Supervise and mentor a team of mine technical services support staff.
  

Requirements

Qualifications: Formal Education, Certifications or Equivalents

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Earth Science or another related field.
  
• Professional Geoscientist of Ontario certification or eligibility for certification is required.
  
• 8 or more years of experience in underground mine geology.
  
• 3 or more years in a leadership role.
  
• Expertise in geological modeling software (e.g., Datamine).
  
• Effective leadership and communication skills.
  
• Sound knowledge of underground mining methods.
  
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and safety practices in underground mining.
  
• Budgeting, cost control, and project management expertise.
  

What's in It for You?

At Magna Mining Inc. we believe supporting our people is essential to our success. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, RRSP contribution opportunities, and access to employee and family assistance programs to support your well-being and long-term success.

Minimum Salary: $120,000

Magna Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Magna Mining. Due to the competitive nature of our recruitment process and the high volume of applications received, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.